
Murza Gaparov
Writing
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A large village high in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan has become almost deserted. Not only the three old men who are protecting the empty houses, but also the young guy, a demobilized soldier, aches for him. And why don’t people return to such wonderful places where life is cleaner and healthier than in cities?..
Valley of the Ancestors

A capricious lord who is blind in one eye orders a portrait from three painters, threatening to condemn them to death should the results displease him.
The Portrait

The small village "Besh-Kempir" is to be relocated — a reservoir is to flood this area. And although the people are somewhat apprehensive about the relocation, they imagine how they will live as a community on a single street
The Street

The traditional patterns of ancient Kyrgyz carpets tell an old legend about the insidious sorcerer Kara-Khan, about a girl imprisoned by him in a dungeon, and about a brave young man hurrying to her aid.
Patterned Fairy Tale

A young woman, disillusioned with her beloved, leaves for a mountain village. Her connection with nature and with wise, sincere people brings her a sense of wholeness in life, something she thought was lost forever.
Sunny Island

A kid, a lamb and a baby camel make friends and bravely set out on a journey to catch up with their herds.